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Don Abbondio Posts : 52 Join date : 2017-05-22 Age : 54

New Member here, in Upstate NY. Do not currently have a GRiSO, or sadly even a motorcycle currently. Bound and determined to get a GRiSO this summer, but will likely be toward the end of the season. Previously I had a Honda CBR600, and a Yamaha R6. The Yamaha I had while living in Germany, and I decided I needed something a little less speed oriented back in the states. I wanted something Italian, and something not nearly as common as my prior bikes. Moto Guzzi fit the bill perfectly, and luckily they make the GRiSO, as I'm not as big a fan of most of the rest of their current line up. I've actually been to the Moto Guzzi Factory in Mandello del Larrio, gone through the museum, and purchased a Moto Guzzi Leather jacket. Life events have kept me from buying a GRiSO over the past few years, but that is mostly behind me.

Looking forward to hearing from other owners, and maybe even join up on some rides.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1532 Join date : 2015-01-04 Age : 63

Welcome & hope you get the bike soon. BTW technically (& commercially)Moto Guzzi don't make the GRiSO any more & it isn't in their current line-up; nor as you point out is anything else exciting.....the good news is that the world is still scared of MG Grisos after the flat tappet issue and a near new/previous year/old showroom stock bikes (no flat tappet issues) are currently selling at ridiculous low money. Buy now and enjoy an emerging classic that can only increase in value...

Don Abbondio Posts : 52 Join date : 2017-05-22 Age : 54

Hi paulbrice. I have heard that they stopped selling the GRiSO in Europe. In the US it is still available for the 2017 model year. Part of why I am bound and determined to get one this year, it may be my last chance to get one new. Although part of me hopes they will release something along the same lines as the GRiSO to replace it, but I'm not brave enough to take that risk. If they do I can always be troubled with 2 bikes.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10712 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Production of all CARC models ceased in the middle of 2016. While there are still 2017 plated models available in the US they were in fact all built before that point.

There have been no significant changes to the GRiSO apart from the adoption of the Cali 1400 sump since 2013.

Pete

GRiSO Capo Posts : 904 Join date : 2015-05-16 Age : 72

G'day Merl
Welcome to the Ghetto from down under in Tasmania
May your hunt for a GRiSO be fruitful
Stay safe

Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

Define "Upstate" Very Happy

I am 60 miles north of NYC.

Lots of choice on the new and used market in the NE.

L'Innominato Posts : 3425 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

Welcome.

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“Danger + Survival = Fun.” - Neil Peart

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 158 Join date : 2016-07-07 Age : 52

Welcome, great site here.

I got a GRiSO cause I wanted to "ride an engine" and nothing more but it looks fantastic too. I'm not looking back.

Godfather Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59

Buy this one just south of you in Pennsylvania...

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A great bike from the ghetto, and a very fair price!

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2012 MOTO GUZZI GRiSO 1200SE

2013 MOTO GUZZI STELVIO 1200NTX - Orange Blossom Special

Sfregiato Posts : 446 Join date : 2015-02-13 Age : 78

Welcome to the forum!

Don Abbondio Posts : 52 Join date : 2017-05-22 Age : 54

guzziownr wrote:: Define "Upstate"

I am 60 miles north of NYC.

About 20 miles East Of Albany, on the MA, VT border.

Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

Let me know if you need anything, we are practically neighbors. Put this on your calendar:

Aug 3 to Aug 6, 2017
5TH ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS MGNOC RALLY

Now FOUR DAYS! Come and join us for our 5th year at the Nobleview Outdoor Center in Russell, Massachusetts. The site has spectacular mountaintop views, hiking trails and local swimming holes onsite. We have limited bunk space on request with early registration in bunkhouse log cabins with electricity. There are also tent sites available. Facility has modern showers and a large common area. Local area offers great riding through picturesque small New England towns, with plenty of things to see and do. Great local diners and restaurants for breakfast and lunch in the area. Cost is $60. We are limited to 70 participants; so, register fast! Thursday night dinner, Friday night La Famglia dinner (you bring it we cook). Bring something to share (sausage, other meats, etc.). Saturday dinner is salad, meat or vegetarian lasagna, artisan rolls, wine. Contact information: MGNOC State Rep, Tom Halchuk: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], 508-612-9509. Dave and Brittney Lemieux, Rally Chairpersons: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], 508-243-3197. Please send check for $60 payable to: Dave or Brittney Lemieux, 30 Saranac Street, North Smithfield, Rhode Island 02896. PayPal at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

Tanabuso Posts : 55 Join date : 2017-03-04 Age : 63

Merl3noir wrote:

guzziownr wrote:: Define "Upstate"

I am 60 miles north of NYC.

About 20 miles East Of Albany, on the MA, VT border.

Welcome to the forum, I love my GRiSO. I grew up on Long Island between two potato farms. You guys were considered Canadian Very Happy

Lots of great info here, better people.

Montanarolo Posts : 21 Join date : 2017-05-09 Age : 51

Welcome to the forum and good luck on finding your GRiSO!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 234 Join date : 2016-02-17 Age : 61

Welcome! I'm working in Schenectady this year so we are close. My GRiSO is vacationing in GA while I work but I do have my EV up here for weekend duty. Maybe a Ghetto rally is in the cards!

Love to help you with a GRiSO purchase in anyway I can.

Biondino Posts : 221 Join date : 2017-02-10

Welcome! I'm in northern NJ about 30 mi west of NYC. Will keep an eye out for you. What's your budget?

Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

Dilliw said "Welcome! I'm working in Schenectady this year so we are close."

Are you up here now or still to come?

DW

Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

If you need a lift to New Hampshire we can work something out Very Happy

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 234 Join date : 2016-02-17 Age : 61

Me and the EV are here now. Rode up to Llake Placid last weekend.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

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I wouldn't have believed it.

cheers

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Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

"Me and the EV are here now. Rode up to Lake Placid last weekend"

Excellent, I am looking for a destination for the weekend of the 2nd, weather permitting.

Hyundai Entourage Minivan. Only a few inches to spare up top so mirrors and flyscreen come off.

I took the bike to a trackday in the 'van last Summer. There were some incredulous looks when I unfolded a ramp and rolled out the GRiSO.

Note the electric winch on the floor. Pushing it up the ramp solo is possible but not pleasant. The winch has a remote control to slowly and gently pull the bike up. putting a bar-end through Milady's side glass is therefore avoided.
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Godfather Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59

Drug rep, nurse or doc???

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2012 MOTO GUZZI GRiSO 1200SE

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Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

Steak wrote:: Drug rep, nurse or doc???

??? Please clarify.

Looking at Camping near Bennington for the Triumph thing

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then maybe a trip North up 100 to the museum to look at museum-quality bikes

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 234 Join date : 2016-02-17 Age : 61

Someone posted about the Triumph thing on WG and I'm interested as well. I'd like to ride over Sat morning. I was going to just do Sat but I could be talked into a camp night. Let me know your plans.

Nibbio Posts : 634 Join date : 2013-12-23

Dilliw wrote:: Someone posted about the Triumph thing on WG and I'm interested as well. I'd like to ride over Sat morning. I was going to just do Sat but I could be talked into a camp night. Let me know your plans.

Camping will depend on the Weather. I have to be home for a birthday lunch on Sunday but Bennington is less than three hours away so it will be a game-day decision.

I wonder if my ID is still good in the School cafeteria:

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